United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1792

Warwickshire - Shakespeare

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Conder tokens (1787 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1792
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 11
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1792. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 11 g.

Obverse
Bust of Shakespeare to the left, legend above.
Reverse
Vulcan hammering on an anvil, ship at the background right, legend above, date at exergue.
Edge
Inscripted text NOTE: variety exists

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1792  — DH#49 - PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL . X . 89%
1792  — DH#49a - plain edge 22%

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